Good news for those worried about a distinct lack of life insurance, Quaker Oats, and diabeetus jokes with the now-official exit of Purdue coach Joe Tiller: Purdue's coach-in-waiting is Danny Hope, a former Tiller assistant who was until recently the head coach at Eastern Kentucky, and Danny Hope looks uncannily like a young, vigorous walrus eager to tell you all about the wonderful products available at Liberty Mutual. It's freaky, isn't it? The picture at right doesn't really do it justice. Click through on the link above and you'll be transported in a David Lynch movie where Hell is a circular dimension where everyone eventually starts looking like Wilford Brimley. Or maybe that's just me.
As far as hires go, this one seems reasonable but not exactly Bobby Petrino to Arkansas. Hope was Tiller's offensive line coach at Wyoming and Purdue until he left in 2002, whereupon he became EKU's head coach. In five years there he's gone 35-22, leading the Colonels* to a 9-3 record and a conference championship this year. He runs Tiller's spread, too, so the transition should be relatively smooth.
*(No... seriously. Their dorm cafeteria fried chicken must be amazing.)
Previously On Fanhouse:
Paul Chryst Won't Be Taking Joe Tiller's Job
Is Joe Tiller Going To Leave Purdue?
Could Joe Tiller Lose His Job?
